Barbell Bench Press (Close Grip)

Instructions

1. Lie flat on the bench with your head positioned beneath the bar.
2. Grab the bar with an even overhand grip about shoulder-width apart, retract your shoulder blades, and plant your feet.
3. Unrack the bar and hold it extended over your chest.
4. Inhale and lower the bar to your lower chest, keeping your elbows tucked close to your torso.
5. Exhale and press the bar straight up until your elbows lock, squeezing your triceps.
6. After your final rep, return the bar to the rack.